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  • Air pilot jet problem

    Hello

    Planning a trip to the north this summer. Starting to work on my bike in prep. Since I'm new at this I decided to give my self a lot of time. Good thing,......How does one remove the air pilot jets that are so olds an rusted they chip when you put a screw driver to them. I presently have then soaking in a bit of liquid wrench.

    Any suggestions?
    Tim Lowe
    "Teck"
    1979 xs1100 Special

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    I had one in that condition in my 78. I used a very thin easy out to remove it. Ordered a set of new pilot jets and replaced all the old ones.
    Pat Kelly
    <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

    1978 XS1100E (The Force)
    1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
    2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
    1999 Suburban (The Ship)
    1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
    1968 F100 (Valentine)

    "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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    • #3
      Re: Air pilot jet problem

      I hear that "reverse drill bits" are a better choice than easy outs. If you do go with an easy out, use the biggest one that will safely work without getting into threads. If you break off an easy out, it will be anything BUT easy out!


      Originally posted by teck_mountain
      Hello

      Planning a trip to the north this summer. Starting to work on my bike in prep. Since I'm new at this I decided to give my self a lot of time. Good thing,......How does one remove the air pilot jets that are so olds an rusted they chip when you put a screw driver to them. I presently have then soaking in a bit of liquid wrench.

      Any suggestions?
      Skids (Sid Hansen)

      Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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      • #4
        Pat and Skids

        Thanks your suggestion worked great.
        Tim Lowe
        "Teck"
        1979 xs1100 Special

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